Holiday 2002 NEPTUNE, Owner'S Manual

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Driving & Safety
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• Hook-up the sewer hose. Sewer drain pipe diameters are generally either
three or four inches. Proper sewer hose adapters will ensure against
leaks or spillage. With the sewer hose properly connected open the
grey water valve (small valve). The black water valve (large valve)
remains closed until the tank is full or until time of departure.
Use a little planning and conservation of resources when dry camping.
Dry camping requires fully charged and properly maintained batteries
(corrosion cleaned, terminals tightened, cables checked, etc.). If battery water
is low, fill the batteries with distilled water only. Water containing a high
concentration of minerals will alter the chemistry, reducing battery capacity
and performance. Before arriving at the destination, fill up with fuel for pro-
longed generator operation.
Fill the fresh water tank and empty the waste holding tanks. When the fresh
tank is low, the waste holding tanks will more than likely be full. Empty the
waste holding tanks before refilling the fresh water tank.
Solar panels are a valuable addition to help charge the batteries. If the
motorhome is equipped with two panels, the first panel will offset the parasitic
loads. The second panel (and adding a third if possible) will charge the batteries
during daylight hours. Clean the solar panels regularly for optimum perform-
ance. Dust, dirt, grime and pollution from the road and air will decrease
their efficiency. Clean the solar panels with window cleaner and a soft cloth.
Confirm with the campground host that the particular facility will accommo-
date the motorhome. Arrive at the campground during daylight hours to proper-
ly set-up the motorhome before dark. Getting to a site on narrow and winding
campground roads takes skill and patience. Avoid low hanging limbs, tree
trunks and barriers lining the roadway. Have the co-pilot or the campground
host provide assistance when maneuvering the motorhome around curves and
bends.
When dry camping, hookups are not a concern. Take extra time to properly
set-up. Make sure there is plenty of space to extend the slide-out room(s).
Before lowering the air suspension and leveling the motorhome, check
underneath for obstacles that may damage undercarriage components.
DRY CAMPING
TIPS